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CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Submitted by
Larry Rosenhein, Chairperson
CAAC Membership: Fall and Spring 2014-15
Officers and Executive Committee
Chair: Larry Rosenhein, Chemistry and Physics, Associate Professor
Vice Chair: Rolland McGiverin, Librarian
Secretary: David Malooley, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology,
Associate Professor
Members
Liz Brown, Math and Computer Science, Professor and Department Chair
Kathleen Dannelly, Life Sciences, Associate Professor
Alden Cavanaugh, Art and Design, Associate Professor
Susan Kiger, CIMT, Professor
Andrew Payne, Built Environment, Associate Professor and Department Chair
Ethan Strigas, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, Associate Professor
Kevin Ward, Communication, Instructor
Liaison from the Executive Committee to CAAC
SAMy Anderson, Art, Professor
Ex Officio Members
Denise Collins, Bayh College of Education
Christopher Fischer, Foundational Studies
M. Affan Badar, College of Technology
April Hay, Registrar’s Office
Bassam Yousif, College of Arts and Sciences
Linda Maule, University College
Bruce McLaren, Scott College of Business
Yasenka Peterson, College of Nursing, Health, Human Services
Cindy Otts, Registrar’s Office
Susan Powers, Academic Affairs
Charges from Executive Committee:
1. Highest Priority: Finalize recommendations for the high credit hour/long time to
completion programs.
2. Continue with regular annual reports to the Faculty Senate on Curricular proposals and
Foundational Studies
3. Maintain due diligence in tracking enrollment and graduation rates of new programs.
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4. Produce an annual report by 8/1/15.
CAAC met 19 times during the academic year. An attendance record is included as Appendix A.
A report on Charge 1, recommendations concerning programs with large completion
requirements, was forwarded to the EC in October, and another copy is attached to this report as
Appendix B.
Related to this charge, a change in language to section C.2 of the CAPS manual with the
intent of emphasizing the need for attention to program size limits was approved. The change is
described below. Although this motion was passed, the revised language has not yet made its
way into the Manual. I am not sure how to bring this about.
Current CAPS language:
2. Total Number of Credits in a Program
Major courses, Foundational Studies courses required for the major, all prerequisites, and
teacher education courses offered by the program’s department are counted in the total
number of credits for a program. For teacher licensure programs in subject areas offered
outside the College of Education, required courses offered in that College must be listed in
the catalog copy, including the total number of credits, though these are not counted in the
total number of credits for the program. Undergraduate majors should be 31-80 of the 120
credits for graduation. Any program that requires credits outside these limits must obtain
full approval from all curriculum review and governance bodies. Majors containing more
credits must include a plan demonstrating that a student can complete the major in eight
semesters with 18 or fewer credits per semester.
Revised language (to replace the italicized part above) :
Undergraduate majors should be 31-71 of the 120 credits for graduation. Because students
typically have not taken upper-level directed FS UDIE courses and junior composition
before deciding on their major, these courses need not be counted in the 71 credits for this
purpose. The course requirements, including prerequisites, for the major program should
be such that they can be completed in six contiguous fall/spring semesters. The CAAC
review will consider how the major is constructed and whether courses are scheduled with
appropriate frequency. New program proposals must include a workable plan showing
whether the degree can be completed within these constraints. Any program that requires
a number of credit hours or a completion length beyond these limits must obtain full
approval from all curriculum review and governance bodies. Programs that do not meet
these criteria may be considered for an exception. Compelling arguments for an exception
may be based on accreditation requirements or recommendations from advisory boards
(creditable external organizations that set standards for the field), and comparison with
prevailing standards at other institutions. In the case of programs with different
concentrations, the ability of a student to switch from a large concentration to one that
permits completion within the constraints may be considered for an exception. Majors
that have been previously granted an exception to these criteria and are currently making
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programmatic changes must demonstrate that the changes do not further lengthen the time
required for a degree.
A report on Charge 3, concerning monitoring of new program enrollments, was forwarded
to the EC in May, and another copy is attached to this report as Appendix C.
We had less than typical business on charge 2, course and program change approvals. A
summary of actions follows:
New programs approved:
Proposal from Aviation Technology for a BS degree program in Unmanned Systems. 10/7/14;
Passed 6-0-1.
Proposal from EESE for the new minor Early Intervention Non-Licensure. 10/14/14; Passed 8-00.
Proposal from EEES for the new minor, Elementary Special Education. 3/10/15; Passed 6-0-1.
Proposal from EEES for the new minor, Secondary Special Education. 3/10/15; Passed 7-0-0.
Program changes approved:
Fast-track:
Proposal from Interdisciplinary Programs for revision of the Women’s Studies (to Gender
Studies) Minor. 9/9/14; Passed 9-0-0.
Proposal from the College of Business for revision of the Business core in all majors. 9/9/14;
Passed 9-0-0.
Proposal from Communication Disorders and Counseling, School and Educational Psychology for
revision of the Speech-Language Pathology degree. 10/14/14; Passed 8-0-0.
Proposal from EESE for revision of the Elementary Education degree. 10/14/14; Passed 8-0-0.
Proposal from Built Environment for revision of the Construction Management program,
reducing the hours from 90 to 81. 10/14/14; Passed 8-0-0.
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Proposal from Earth and Environmental Systems for revision of the Earth and Environmental
Systems program, reducing it from 75 to 70 hours. 10/14/14; Passed 8-0-0.
*Proposal for revision of the General Studies Major. 1/13/15; Passed 6-0-0.
* Proposal for change of the Middle School Mathematics Endorsement to Middle School
Mathematics Minor. 1/13/15; Passed 6-0-0.
* Proposal for revision of the Psychology Major. 1/13/15; Passed 6-0-0.
* Proposal from Baccalaureate Nursing Completion for revision of the Baccalaureate track for
students entering with L.P.N/L.V.N Licensure. 1/20/15; Passed 6-0-1.
Proposal from Languages, Literatures and Linguistics for revision of the Language Studies Major.
2/10/15; Passed 7-0-0.
Proposal from EEES for the revision of the Special Education Major. 3/10/15; Passed 7-0-0.
Proposal from Theater for revision of the Theater Major. 3/10/15; Passed 6-1-0.
Proposal from Theater for revision of the Theater Acting Minor. 3/10/15; Passed 7-0-0.
* = “Advances in Curriculog”
Proposal from Applied Engineering and Technology Management for revision of the Automotive
Engineering Technology major to introduce more rigorous math/science requirements. 3/24/15;
Passed 5-0-0.
Proposal from Applied Engineering and Technology Management for revision of the Packaging
Engineering Technology major for similar changes in math/science requirements. 3/24/15;
Passed 5-0-0.
Proposal from Math and Computer Science for revision of the Mathematics major, to add a senior
seminar. 4/14/15; Passed 5-0-0.
Proposal from History for revision of the History major, modifying the way FS requirements will
be met. 4/28/15; Passed 6-0-0.
Proposal from Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport for revision of the Marital Arts minor. 4/28/15;
Passed 6-0-0.
The following programs were approved by expedited action of the Executive Officers:
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Proposal from EEES for revision of the Reading Minor. 3/24/15.
Proposal from Applied Engineering and Technology Management for revision of the Civil
Engineering Technology major. 4/28/15.
Proposal from Applied Engineering and Technology Management for revision of the
Manufacturing Engineering Technology major. 4/28/15
Proposal from Applied Engineering and Technology Management for revision of the Mechanical
Engineering Technology major. 4/28/15.
Proposal from History for revision of the History minor. 4/28/15.
Proposal from Theater for revision of the Theater minor. 4/28/15.
Program suspensions and eliminations:
The following changes were approved by expedited action by the Executive Officers:
Proposal for suspension of the Theater Education Minor. It was forwarded to the EC.
Proposal for elimination of the Information Design and End-User Computing Major.
Course Approvals and Revisions:
Proposal from Music for revision of MUS 300 to be an FS-UDIE course. 9/9/14; Passed 9-0-0.
**Proposal from HRDPT for the new FS-UDIE course ACE 350. 11/4/14; Passed 9-0-0.
Proposal from History for changing the FS category for HIST 102. 2/10/15; Passed 7-0-0.
Proposal from the University College to create UNIV 299, a course for summer research.
4/28/15. Passed 6-0-0. This was sent to the Senate EC.
The following change was approved by expedited action of the Executive Officers:
Proposal from EES for a prerequisite change to ENVI 426. 2/10/15.
Academic Restructuring:
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Proposal from the College of Arts and Sciences for the creation of a new department:
Multidisciplinary Studies, to house Multidisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Philosophy,
Sociology, and Gender Studies. 9/9/14; Passed 9-0-0.
Proposal from EESE and CIMT to merge the departments creating the new Department of
Teaching and Learning. 10/7/14; passed 7-0-0. (This was a formal approval of an action that had
been approved in principle last year.)
Proposal from the various Nursing departments for the creation of a School of Nursing. 1/13/15;
passed 6-0-0.
Proposal from NHHS to change the name of the college to College of Health and Human
Services. 1/20/15; Passed 6-0-1.
Foundational Studies:
The following language was proposed for the purpose of restricting enrollment in UDIE courses
to upper classmen: “Upper Division Electives require 45 earned credit hours or more at time of
registration.” 11/4/14; Passed 9-0-0.
A motion to ask the University College Council to consider revision of UDIE requirements so as
to include internships was made on 1/13/15 and passed 6-0-0.
Appendix A
Member attendance (meetings attended/total meetings):
L. Brown
16/19
A. Cavanaugh 14/19
K. Danelly
11/19
S. Kiger
17/19
R. McGiverin 19/19
D. Malooley 19/19
A. Payne
9/19 Note: Payne had a conflict with a class during the spring semester.
L. Rosenhein 19/19
K. Ward
15/19
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Appendix B
Baccalaureate Program Size
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CAAC Report on Baccalaureate Program Size
Oct. 3, 2014
This report is the outcome of a process initiated in Fall 2013 as a charge from the Faculty Senate
Executive Committee. All ISU undergraduate programs were asked to provide information about the
size of their degree in terms of credit hours, and the length of time needed for completion in semesters.
Programs that required more than 71 hours, or more than six semesters were asked to plan for
modification of the program or to provide appropriate information justifying an exception. The
following table summarizes the status of programs for which size was identified as an issue. The
columns indicate the original state of the programs, showing whether they were over 71 hours, over 6
semesters, or both. The different rows indicate where exceptions were granted, and in what ways the
program was modified (or has indicated that a modification is pending). Following the table is
commentary summarizing the outcomes of deliberations for each of the programs requiring review. It
should be noted that the policy of the Faculty Senate is that a program of 7 semesters is acceptable at
this time, but should be modified whenever the next program review occurs.
CAAC Officers 2014-15
Larry Rosenhein, Chair
Rolland McGiverin, Vice Chair
David Malooley, Secretary
Exemptions
granted as is
Under 71 ch, over 6 sem
Physics - Profess
and Chem concs (8)
Hours revision
to exclude directed
FS Jr Comp & UDIE
Program submitted
a reduced semester plan
*These programs reduced ch
by accepting any Science FS
as directed elective (proposed)
Autom Control Tech (80→76,
8→7)*
Tech Manag Eng Tech (7→6)
Human Resource Dev (7→6)
Textiles App M (7→6)
Mechan Eng Tech (77, 8→6)
EES-Geoscience conc (734→71(?))
Aviation Manag (→71)
Athletic Training AMR (76→
69/71)
Interior Design (8)
Over 71 ch, over 6 sem
Chemi - Biochem conc (75, 7)
Music Composition (83, 8)
Music Performance (79-80, 8)
Business Ed (85,7 - or 6?)
Nursing (93-6, 8)
Art Ed (84, 7→6)
Constr Manag (89, 8→81,7)
Elect Eng Tech (80→76, 8→7)*
Comp Eng Tech (68→64, 8→7)*
Information Tech (8→7)
Modified program
approved or proposed
Anticipated transition to
Masters or BFA
Over 71 ch , in 6 sem
Elementary Ed (85)
Math Teach (82)
Social Science Ed (76-82)
English Teaching (82)
Phys Ed (72)
Advanced Manufact Manag (76)
Financial Anal & Invest (71/2)
Financial Planning (71/2)
Marketing (71/2)
Insurance Risk Manag (71/2)
Financial Services (71/2)
Business Admin (71/2)
Accounting (71/2)
MIS (71/2)
OCSM (68/9)
Tech Eng Ed (79, 7→71, 6)
Civil Eng Tech (77, 7→71,6)
Social Work (76)
Music Business (85, 8)
Athletic Training Clinical (76, 8)
Dietetics (78 , 8)
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Outcomes of Deliberations
The chart on the previous page shows in very condensed form where various “large” programs
stand now and also indicates changes that have occurred during this process. Some programs were
seen as very difficult to change and CAAC asks that they be exempted, at least at this time, from
modification. Other programs, particularly in Business, have found that because they include directed
upper-level Foundational Studies electives that effectively reduce the FS hours needed outside the
program requirements, their program size for this purpose is reduced. Quite a few programs, especially
in Technology, originally claiming that 8 semesters were required for completion, found ways to
structure a reduced-semester plan. For some of the departments this will require a realignment of
course prerequisites, which is planned. Certain Electronics programs will relax their directed Science FS
requirement to accept any course that fulfills the FS Science component and will have their effective
credit hours reduced that way. Programs that have or plan to reduce their total credit hours include
EES- Geoscience concentration, Social Work, Aviation Management, Athletic Training- AMR
concentration, Technology and Engineering Education, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering
Technology. There is a proposal to incorporate the large Music Business program into an Arts
Management Program which will not be bound to Music accreditation standards and so can be short
enough to comply with the current size guidelines.
While this still leaves a number of large programs, we give our thoughts on future pathways
toward program efficiency at the end of this document.
Programs in Secondary Education
Overall Comments:
All secondary education programs could be considered double majors as the state of Indiana
requires that secondary education majors have the equivalent of the content major and then
professional education is in addition to the content major. The programs are all nationally accredited
according to rigorous standards set by NCATE/CAEP and their discipline specialized professional
association (SPA). Moreover, each program has demonstrated careful spiral articulation of the
curriculum so as to avoid redundancy, and has carefully sequenced course offerings to facilitate entry
into the major.
Further explication of the professional coursework associated with the secondary education
programs reveals a diversity of content contributing to the sequence of courses. Of the 31 credits
associated with the professional sequence, 12 are allocated to the student teaching semester including
the teacher work sample—this is a necessity to meet financial aid requirements in a semester when the
taking of additional coursework is rarely granted because of the intensity of this professional practice
(full-time teaching in a 5-12 or P-12 school environment). Student teaching is a requirement of the state
of Indiana. Of the remaining 19 credits, 9 credits (EPSY 202 and 341, and SPED 221) are allocated to
developmental psychology and meeting the needs of diverse and special needs learners in the public
school classroom. These are content courses not accompanied by field practica. Of these credits, 6 meet
the foundational studies requirement (EPSY 202 meets the category of social and behavioral sciences,
EPSY 341 meets the category of global perspective and cultural diversity). The remaining 10 credits
introduce the profession, pedagogical practices, legal requirements, school-community relationships
required for public school education, and provides on-site, mentored practica that experientially engage
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students in integrated practice of the concepts learned in the pedagogy, developmental psychology,
multicultural education, and special education courses. Of these 10 credits, careful planning between
content and education faculty has resulted in sequencing and course blocking to allow for integrated,
contiguous field experiences in service of both content methods and pedagogy courses. These practica
fulfill requirements of SPA reporting needed for accreditation of programs within the state of Indiana.
Program: Art Education
General Comment:
The Art Education program consists of 84 credits (57 Art, 27 Education). The
Department of Art and Design submitted a 7-semester plan in which students can complete
degree requirements if typical Foundational Studies requirements are met in the student’s first
year.
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section and the
following justification.
Further Justification:
1.
Accreditation. Art Education will be allowed exemption on the basis that the curriculum
of the Art portion of the Art Education degree (which includes components from Education
and Studio Art, as well as Art education, is accredited by the National Association of Schools
of Art and Design (NASAD) and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE), and must adhere to curriculum requirements of those accrediting organizations.
Further, the Art Education program adheres to standards set by accreditors and the Art
Education Association of Indiana (AEAI), which dictate that future art teachers have broad
studio knowledge and proficiency. In fact, PK-12 exams for teacher licensure test for just
such broad preparation.
2.
Combined area proficiencies in Art Education. Because of the varied knowledge and
proficiencies required for future art teachers, there are three distinct areas in the degree
track: Education, Studio Art, and Art Education. Students must follow pre-requisite
sequencing for each.
Program: Business Education
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section and the
following justification.
Further Justification:
The number of credits in the Business education program, accredited by AACSBInternational, is 85 and this was the lowest when compared with other programs in the state.
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The total credits required by programs across the remainder of the state range from 87-99
credits. For instance, there are only two other AASCB-International accredited programs in
Indiana – one at Ball State University (BSU) and the other at the University of Southern Indiana
(USI). The BSU program requires 99 credits while the USI program requires 87 credits.
Regionally, the only other nearby program is at Illinois State University, and that program
requires 95 credits. Additionally, the ISU Business Education program can be completed in 6
semesters.
Program: English Education
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section and the
following justification.
Further Justification:
The number of credits associated with this program is only 73 and the program can be
completed in six semesters. The English Education major has fewer required credits than other
identified programs in the state of Indiana. For instance, BSU requires 87 credits, Purdue
requires 78 credits, IUB requires 82 credits. Although USI requires 63 credits, an additional 9
credits are in their GE requirements so the true total is 72 credits apparently.
Program: Mathematics Education
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section and the
following justification.
Further Justification:
The number of credits associated with this program is 82 and the program can be
completed in six semesters. It is comparable to other program in the state of Indiana which
range from 80 to 90 credits. For instance, IU Bloomington requires 90 credits, Purdue requires
80 credits, Ball State U. requires 90 credits, IUPUI requires 85 credits, Purdue Calumet requires
81 credits, and IU East requires 88 credits. USI does not offer a mathematics education
program.
Program: Physical Education
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section and the
following justification.
Further Justification:
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The number of credits associated with this program is 72 and the program can be
completed in six semesters. The program has a significantly lower credit requirement than
other competing programs in the state of Indiana. Other programs in the state range from 85 to
95 credits. For instance, Purdue requires 95 credits without a health education option, IU
requires 90 credits without a health education option, and Ball State U requires 85 credits for PE
only without a health education option.
Program: Social Studies Education
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section and the
following justification.
Further Justification:
The number of credits associated with this program is 76-82 depending upon the
content areas chosen and the program can be completed in six semesters. The program has a
significantly lower credit requirement than other competing programs in the state of Indiana.
Other programs in the state range from 96 to 116 credits for the major only. For instance, Ball
State U requires 96 credits, Purdue U requires 116 credits, and IUPUI requires 97 credits.
Program: Technology and Engineering Education
CAAC Recommendation:
Once the appropriate revision paperwork is submitted, the exemption will not be
required. In the interim, allow the exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding
these sections.
Programs in Elementary Education
Program: Elementary Education Program
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of state licensing and accreditation requirements.
Further Justification:
The numbers of credits associated with the Elementary Education program is
comparable to or lower than programs at other institutions in the state of Indiana and the
program can be completed in six semesters. For instance, Purdue's program requires 127-129
credits while Indiana University's program requires 98-119 credits.
Programs in Arts and Sciences
Program: Chemistry – Biochemistry concentration
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CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the existence of other concentrations in Chemistry that
can be completed in six semesters and under 71 credit hours.
Further justification:
The Chemistry program consists of four concentrations. The two that are not certified by
the American Chemical Society can be completed in 69 credit hours and six semesters. The
“ACS-certified” concentration is 69 hours but the Department cannot guarantee that it can
always be completed in less than seven semesters because of the need to offer certain courses
in alternate years, owing to small enrollments. These alternate-year courses are laboratories
that are required to meet the ACS standard of 400 laboratory hours beyond general chemistry.
Only one of these alternate-year courses is needed for the Biochemistry concentration, which is
also ACS-certified, but that is enough to preclude a guarantee, for certain students, depending
on when they begin the program, completion in six semesters. The 71 hours are needed to
allow for a sufficient study of biology and biochemistry in addition to the chemistry core. A
seven-semester plan has been submitted. The Department states that it views the 69-hour
degrees as the “standard,” with the Biochemistry concentration an option for students who wish
to pursue this more intensive study program. A student can easily switch from this
concentration to another if timely graduation appears to be an issue.
Program: Physics – Professional Physics concentration
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the existence of other concentrations in Physics that
can be completed in six semesters and under 71 credit hours.
Further justification:
The Physics program consists of three concentrations. One of these, the Professional
Physics program, is the typical curriculum a student would take to prepare for graduate study
and is 65 credit hours. However, it requires eight semesters because of the necessity of offering
certain courses only in alternate years, due to small enrollments. The Department provided
information showing that the curriculum is consistent with Physics programs at other
institutions. The Engineering Physics concentration is also under 71 credit hours and can be
completed in six semesters. Students can switch from the Professional Physics to the
Engineering Physics without difficulty if timely graduation is an issue. The Chemical Physics
concentration also has an alternate-year course, but the Department has stated that it typically
arranges individual study plans for students who would otherwise be obligated to spend extra
semesters to complete the degree.
Program: Music Composition and Music Performance
CAAC Recommendation:
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Allow exemption Music Performance and Music Composition programs that award the
B.M. (Bachelor of Music) which is a professional degree requiring 8 semesters of individual
instrument/performance study. Their accrediting body (NASM) requires this level of study for
the B.M. programs because they must devote 25-35% of the credit hours to performance study.
These programs are currently at the 25% minimum. The Music Business program is also
accredited under these standards. For students who wish to study music after their freshman
year, there is the option of the BA/BS in Music Liberal Arts program which can be completed in
six semesters.
Programs in Nursing, Health, and Human Services
Program: Dietetics
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the high number of competencies required by
accreditors.
Further information:
The Department notes that there are several science prerequisites that must be
completed prior to enrollment in the dietetics courses themselves, and that a practical
internship in the last semester occurs off-campus and would preclude many students from
taking other courses simultaneously. Because of the intensity of this major generally, the
standard will be to move to a six-year program (a process that will be developed and
implemented over the next 10 years), so it seems particularly unproductive to expect a
reduction in hours or semesters in this case. The only other similar program in the state, at
Purdue, requires 125 hours and appears to incorporate one mandatory summer course.
Program: Athletic Training – Clinical Concentration
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the high number of competencies required by
accreditors.
Further information:
The Department notes that previously, in order to meet the goal of a 120-hour degree,
they have already reduced the program by 16 credits through combination of courses or
elimination of course requirements. What they have is the minimum number to ensure that
accreditation standards are met. The ISU program has the lowest credit hour requirements
among similar programs in Indiana. Students must pass a Certification examination, which could
be jeopardized by reducing courses. A proposal to convert the program into a Master’s degree
is making its way through the curriculum process, and the Department asks that no further
consideration of credit reduction occur at least until the status of the graduate proposal is
established. Finally, the program has another concentration, AMR, which requires 69-71 credit
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hours, and students are able switch to this from the Clinical concentration if timely graduation is
a priority.
Program: Nursing
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the high number of competencies required for
accreditation.
Further justification:
The nursing degree program will be allowed exemption on the basis that the curriculum
is accredited by both the Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN) and the Accrediting Commission
for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and must adhere to their intense curriculum standards and
requirements. Also a factor in the 8 semester degree program is that students must take three
semesters of prerequisite courses prior to making application to enter the nursing program. The
8 semester degree plan can only be shortened if a student enters ISU with the prerequisites
completed. The College of Nursing attempted to drop the statistics requirement and add a new
nursing research course with included basic statistics content but the ISBN refused this change
to the program. They did, however, permit the removal of a specific sociology course from the
curriculum to aid in meeting the 120 hour rule; the principles of sociology are obtained by the
student in other required coursework.
Programs in Technology
Programs in Built Environment
Overall Comments:
The Department of Built Environment submitted exemption requests for two degree programs;
Construction Management (CM), and Interior Architecture Design (IAD). Of the two programs CM
requested a total credits exemption – 83 Credits. Reviewing the exemption request demonstrated
several reasons for this request. CM is currently accredited by ACCE (American Council for Construction
Education). ACCE utilizes a course based structure with the requirement of twenty-one (21) credits of
General Education, seventeen (17) credits of Math and Science, twelve (12)credits of Business and
Management, fifty (50) credits of Construction Science, and twenty (20) credits of Construction. These
newly introduced requirements offer the option for the program to be reduced from the current 89
credits. A curriculum revision has been prepared and consists of fifty (50) credits of General Education
including Math and Science, twelve (12)credits of Business and Management, fifty-two (52) credits of
Construction, and six (6) credits of electives.
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Course sequencing has been carefully crafted from accreditation requirements, years of
industrial experience of the faculty, annual reviews of the curriculum by the Industrial Advisory Boards,
surveys of the employers, and surveys of the graduates of the programs. The curriculum has been
refined over years of modifications often revising the courses to reflect changes in the industry. The
department has resisted pressure to add additional courses to the major in response to those changes,
rather, all efforts are made to incorporate new materials into relevant current courses. Likewise, the
prerequisite structure has been created to ensure the students have sufficient time to properly
assimilate the complex technical material and information.
As directed by CAAC, the Department of Built Environment chair, in discussions with the CM
program coordinator, modified the Construction Management (CM) program and provided a degree
map detailing completion of all major courses in a seven (7) semester timeline. This modified degree
map will allow a current ISU student that has completed one semester of study outside of the
Department of Built Environment, and desires entry into the Construction Management major, to
complete the program of study in seven (7) semesters and graduate in the four year (8 semester)
guideline.
Similarly, the Interior Architecture Design program requests an exemption for the 8 semester
plan due to the program is applying for a degree change from Bachelor of Science to Bachelor of Fine
Arts. This change is eligible for an exemption due to the professional degree status.
Program: Construction Management
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below;
Further Justification:
The revised plan of study for the Construction Management (CM) major consists of 52
required credits in CNST and ECT courses, plus 50 credits in Gen. Ed., 12 credits in Business and
Management and 6 credits of electives. (120 Credits total). This revised plan of study assumes
CAAC approves the curriculum revision as described above.
Program: Interior Architecture Design
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Interior Architecture Design program requires 8 semesters
based on studio sequencing. As such the accrediting body NASAD (National Association of
Schools of Art and Design) has suggested the Department of Built Environment change the
degree title to BFA rather than the current BS. This change is eligible for an exemption due to
the professional degree status.
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Programs in Electronics and Computer Engineering
Overall Comments:
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Department submitted exemption requests for four
degree programs; Automation & Control Engineering Technology (ACET), Computer Engineering
Technology (CET), Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), and the Information Technology (IT). The
four programs originally requested eight (8) semester exemptions and total credit exemptions for
Automation & Control Engineering Technology (ACET)- 80 Credits, and Electronics Engineering
Technology (EET) – 80 Credits. Reviewing the exemption requests demonstrated several reasons for
those requests. Two of the programs are currently accredited by either ATMAE (Association of
Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) or ABET. ATMAE, which accredits the EET and CET
programs (Accreditation for the period 11/1/2010—11/1/2016), utilizes a course based structure with
the requirement of twelve (12) credits of Management, six (6) credits of Math, and eight (8)credits of
Physical Science. These twenty six (26) credits are in addition to the technical courses in the major
content area and offer no options for the programs to reduce the size of the program of study. The
Department is also constrained by the total credits required by the Foundational Studies Program of the
University. All four degree programs include forty (40) credits of FS coursework. The FS requirement
plus the accreditation requirements (26 + 40 = 66) leaving a possible 54 credits for the major
coursework, (120-66). Of the remaining 54 credits, the actual ECT Department coursework included in
each major is: Automation & Control Engineering Technology (ACET): 29 Credits; Computer Engineering
Technology (CET): 45 Credits; Electronics Engineering Technology (EET):42; and the Information
Technology (IT):21 Credits. These department totals are typical of most department course
requirements in a major across campus, English, Econ, Political Science, etc.
Course sequencing has been carefully crafted from accreditation requirements, years of
industrial experience of the faculty, annual reviews of the curriculum by the Industrial Advisory Boards,
surveys of the employers, and surveys of the graduates of the programs. The curriculum has been
refined over years of modifications often reducing the courses to reflect the changing technology. The
department resists pressure to add additional courses to a major in response to those changes; rather,
all efforts are made to incorporate new materials into relevant current courses. It has been a number of
years since a course was added to the EET program although the technology has vastly changed during
those years.
The curriculum is a process of introduction of technical material, working through the
mathematical and engineering concepts, then integration of the concepts and verification of theories
through comprehensive laboratory experiences and testing for understanding and retention. The
prerequisite structure has been created to provide the students sufficient time to acquire conceptual
and practical understanding, and to support development as the content spirals through increasing
levels of complexity across the program. Not only does such a curricular structure ensure student
success across the program, it further ensures success in students’ career fields.
Consideration of total credits is also influenced by articulation agreements from IvyTech,
Vincennes, or other two year institutions, particularly the EET program. Of the 42 credits contained
within the department for this program, 17 transfer leaving only 25 credits of ECT courses offered by
ISU. Any reduction of required credits would, of necessity, come from these 25. So few credits
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compromise the necessary spiraling of the curriculum to meet students’ developmental needs in
acquiring increasingly complex conceptual understanding.
As directed by CAAC, The ECET Department voted (9-1-0) to modify the Automation & Control
Engineering Technology (ACET), Computer Engineering Technology (CET), Electronics Engineering
Technology (EET), and the Information Technology (IT) majors and provide degree maps detailing an
alternate completion of all major courses in a seven (7) semester timeline. These modified degree maps
will allow a current ISU student who has completed one semester of study outside of the ECET
Department, and desires entry into one of the Departmental four majors, to complete the program of
study in seven (7) semesters and graduate in the four year (8 semester) guideline.
Program: Electronics Engineering Technology
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) major consists of 63
required credits in ECT, MET and TMGT courses (including directed and technical electives), plus
6 credits in mathematics, 3 credits in structured programming (CS256) and 8 credits in
laboratory science. (80 Credits total). The ECET department will modify the program allowing
the Foundational Studies Laboratory Science (4 Credits) to be accepted as laboratory science
credits. This will result in the reduction of the EET major to 76 credits. Note: the actual ECT
Courses taken by students in the Electronics Engineering Technology BS degree will only be 42
credits.
Program: Computer Engineering Technology
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Computer Engineering Technology (CET) major consists of 51
required credits in ECT and TMGT courses (including directed and technical electives), 6 credits
in mathematics, 3 credits in structured programming (CS256) and 8 credits in science. The ECET
department will modify the program allowing the Foundational Studies Laboratory Science (4
Credits) to be accepted as laboratory science credits. This will result in the reduction of CET
major to 64 credits. Note: the actual ECT Courses taken by students in the Computer
Engineering Technology BS degree will only be 45 credits.
Program: Automation and Control Engineering Technology
CAAC Recommendation:
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Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Automation and Control Engineering Technology (ACET) major
consists of 63 required credits in ECT, MET, MFG and TMGT courses, 6 credits in mathematics, 3
credits in structured programming (CS256) and 8 credits in science (80 Credits). The ECET
department plans to allow the Foundational Studies Laboratory Science (4 Credits) to be
accepted as laboratory science credits. Also we will replace the 3 credit ECT170 freshman
orientation requirement with the 2 credit ECT130 freshman orientation course. This will result in
a reduction of the ACET major to 75 credits. Note: the actual ECT Courses taken by students in
the Automation and Control Engineering Technology BS degree will only be 29 credits.
Program: Information Technology
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Information Technology (IT) major consists of 36 required
credits in ECT, CS and MIS courses and 15 credits of elective courses in ECT, CS, MIS or ARTD.
This results in the IT major currently consisting of 51 credits. Note that the IT major is currently
not accredited and as we move toward ABET accreditation, additional course requirements and
courses are being developed that may push major coursework into the 8th semester of the
degree plan. Note: the actual ECT courses currently taken by students in the Information
Technology BS degree will only be 21 credits.
Programs in Applied Engineering and Technology Management
Overall Comments:
The Department of Applied Engineering and Technology Management (AETM) submitted
exemption requests for three degree programs; Advanced Manufacturing Management (AMM), Civil
Engineering Technology (CVET), and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET). All of the programs
were over 71 credits. The MET program was recently accredited by ETAC of ABET. The AMM program is
currently accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).
While the brand new CVET program is not yet accredited, plans are to seek ETAC of ABET accreditation
in 2015.
The Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) program is listed in the catalog as over 71
credits, but CAAC was informed last year that plans were in place to reduce the credit requirements of
the program. The TEE program is accredited by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Course sequencing has been carefully crafted from accreditation requirements, years of
industrial experience of the faculty, annual reviews of the curriculum by the Industrial Advisory Boards,
surveys of the employers, and surveys of the graduates of the programs. The curriculum has been
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refined over years of modifications often revising the courses to reflect changes in the industry. The
department has resisted pressure to add additional courses to the major in response to those changes;
rather, all efforts are made to incorporate new materials into relevant current courses. Likewise, the
prerequisite structure has been created to ensure that students have sufficient time to properly
assimilate the complex technical material and information.
It is worth noting that all AETM Department undergraduate programs, with the exception of
TEE, are undergoing extensive review as they are being aligned for ETAC of ABET accreditation
consideration in 2015. In this process the faculty are introducing a common set of courses increasing the
efficiency of the programs. While it is presumed that changes will occur in all eight programs, the faculty
are proceeding with the CAAC policies in mind.
As directed by CAAC, the AETM Department chair, in discussions with the appropriate faculty,
began a process of modifying the curriculum to fit within the policy framework limitations of 71 credits
and six-semester sequencing while maintaining the integrity of the programs with respect to
accreditation and stated outcomes.
The AMM program is in the curriculum process of changing its name to Manufacturing
Engineering Technology (MFET). After careful review with advice from ETAC of ABET reviewers and
department faculty, the MFET program was unable to reduce the overall credits below 76, but was able
to provide a degree map detailing completion of all major courses in a six (6) semester timeline.
The CVET program was successfully modified to reduce the overall credits to 71 and a degree
map detailing completion of all major courses in a six (6) semester timeline was provided. These
program modifications are now in the curriculum process at the department level.
After careful review with advice from ETAC of ABET reviewers and department faculty, the MET
program was unable to reduce the overall credits below 77, but was able to provide a degree map
detailing completion of all major courses in a six (6) semester timeline. An MET program, by ABET
definition, includes many engineering topics along with emphasis in more than one area. For the MET
program at ISU the emphasis areas are in design and manufacturing. It is the opinion of an ABET visiting
team member, that removal of any particular content in the current major may provide concern that the
major does not meet the expectations of a Mechanical Engineering Technology program. The current
MET program of 77 credits includes 17 credits of mathematics and science courses.
The TEE program was successfully modified to reduce the overall credits to 71 and provided a
degree map detailing completion of all major courses in a six (6) semester timeline. These program
modifications are now in the curriculum process at the department level.
The requested exemptions, which began at three, are now just two, and both have
demonstrated six-semester sequencing.
Program: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
CAAC Recommendations:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) major remains
as modified in the 2013 submitted version (still in the curriculum process) and consists of 76
directed credits which can be completed in 6 semesters.
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Program: Mechanical Engineering Technology
CAAC Recommendations:
Allow exemption on the basis of the overall comment preceding this section, the
revision of the program and the justification below.
Further Justification:
The plan of study for the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) major remains at 77
directed credits, 17 of which are in math and science, all of which can be completed in a 6
semester sequence.
Programs in Business
Overall Comments:
Several majors in the Scott College of Business have 78 “Acalog hours” in the program.
However, when hours due to the directed Foundational Studies courses BEIT 336 (junior composition)
and BUS 401 (UDIE) are accounted for, the program sizes drop to 71-2 credits at most. These
foundational studies requirements are unlikely to be duplicated by a student before declaring a Business
major. There is agreement that for the purpose of judging program size, FS courses of this kind need not
be counted. Further, the College recently changed MGT 140 from a three credit course to two credits
(effective Fall 2015) as a way for students who did not take the three-credit BUS 100 in their first year,
because they were not declared Business majors, to meet the requirement for an introduction to
business course after they join a Business program. (The lower number of credit hours in MGT 140 is
due to the lack of need for a freshman transition component in this course.) The effect of this is that a
typical business student will have a 72-credit hour program when starting in the freshman year, in which
case timely program completion should not be an issue; while students who switch to a business degree
later on can take the reduced-credit course, ensuring that they are not obligated to acquire credits
beyond the prescribed 71-hour limit in a shortened time. In addition, all the programs in this area
demonstrated that they can be completed in six semesters.
CAAC Recommendation:
Allow exemption from the 71-hour limit for the following programs: Financial Analysis and
Investment; Financial Planning; Marketing; Insurance Risk Management; Financial Services;
Business Adminstration; Accounting; MIS.
CAAC Recommendations for Future Action
For programs that require more than six semesters to complete for which there are no other
concentrations or options within the discipline that can be completed in six semesters, we recommend
that the relevant faculty closely examine the articulation of program outcomes across associated
courses to locate any possible efficiencies while still maintaining accreditation standards and program
integrity. It is strongly recommended that an outside reviewer be engaged to facilitate the process and
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to bring alternative viewpoints to increase awareness of efficiencies. It is further recommended that
Academic Affairs work with departments hosting these programs to help identify and fund, where
necessary, an outside reviewer for such purpose. Upon a specified timeline recommended by the
Senate Executive Committee, these programs shall submit for review a modified curriculum and/or
course sequencing, or provide a justification for continuing exemption documented by the proceedings
of the review and input from the outside reviewer.
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Appendix C
Enrollment and Graduation Rates of New Programs
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CAAC Report on Enrollment and Graduation Rates of New Programs
This semester, CAAC obtained data from Academic Affairs concerning enrollment and
degree completions for programs that were initiated during the last few years. We compared this
with projections contained in the ICHE proposals for these programs. A few programs were
identified as lagging behind their projections and we contacted program coordinators or
department chairs for more information.
The table below summarizes the information we have.
Headcounts and Degrees Awarded
by College by Department by Program
College Dept
CIP Description
NHHS
AHS
Health Professions
ICHE
ICHE revised
NHHS
AMR Occupational Therapy/Therapist
ICHE
NHHS
AMR Physician Assistant
ICHE
NHHS
APN Nursing Practice
ICHE
NHHS
SOWK Clinical/Medical Social Work
ICHE
TECH
AETM Civil Engineering Technology
ICHE (total headcount)
TECH
AETM Engineering Technology
ICHE total headcount
TECH
AETM Engineering/Industrial Mgt
ICHE Tech. Mgt(?)
TECH
TC/N Multi/Interdisciplinary Stdies
DHS revised figures:
Fall Semester Official Headcount Fiscal Year Degrees Awarded
Headcount
Awarded
Degree 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY15 FY16 FY17
DHS
0
0
0
9
16
0
0
0
0
0
18
36
54
66
78
6
6
18
18
36
54
66
78
6
6
18
MA/MS
0
0
0
26
54
0
0
0
0
0
30
60
30
MA/MS
0
29
58
59
60
0
0
0
28
27
30
60
90
90
30
30
DNP
10
15
18
18
25
0
0
5
4
4
10
20
20
20
20
10
20
20
20
MSW
0
0
0
8
15
0
0
0
0
0
20
50
50
30
30
30
BA/BS
0
0
2
33
63
0
0
0
0
0
10
15
25
3
7
BA/BS
0
0
8
16
19
0
0
0
0
0
20
38
49
62
5
12
15
MA/MS
0
0
0
15
23
0
0
0
0
1
30
35
40
45
13
15
18
20
BAS
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
Sources: Headcounts per Official (5-day) files, degree counts per BANNER degree tables (using student's primary major)
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The rows in white are actual headcounts/graduations by year and the rows in blue [or shaded]
contain projections from the ICHE documents, which are available at:
http://www.indstate.edu/academicaffairs/Academic%20Program%20Requests%20Submitted%2
0for%20State%20Approval.htm
Several programs are meeting their targets well. Three programs were asked to account for the
lower than anticipated enrollments, and we have the following comments about these:
Engineering Technology: Dr. A. Badar addressed the enrollment numbers. He pointed
out that this program was especially targeted to provide a home for students who are transferring
here after obtaining an Associates degree in Engineering Technology. Many of these students
declare a more specialized major and transfer out of the program. However, in time there may
be students who elect to stay in the program and graduate with this major.
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Doctor of Health Science (DHS): Dr. E. Bermudez informed us that the approval of the
program was delayed at ICHE and so the original enrollment projections had to be moved back.
Revised projections are included to the right of the main table. Even so, it appears the
enrollment is still lagging.
Masters of Social Work: (MSW): Dr. Peterson from NHHS pointed out that the program
has had trouble attracting students prior to receiving accreditation. They expect to obtain
accreditation this year, after which enrollments are expected to rise.
The DHS program proposal included a request for two new tenure-track faculty positions,
and the MSW proposal included a request for one tenure-track faculty and a second who would
serve as program coordinator, so there are significant resource implications. The Engineering
Technology program operates with existing resources.
We recommend that the programs on this list, as well as any newer programs, be
followed in the same way in the future to ensure that enrollment/completion targets are being
met.